Panel Discussion: Where were we when.. Black Lung Re-Surfaced, Silicosis re-emerged. How do we prevent the next Occupational Disease from repeating?
In keeping with The Power of Many AIOH 2019 theme, we bring a selection of conference speakers from various disciplines to the stage to respond to this challenging question. The intent of our packed program has been to deliver value for each and every delegate – to inform, develop, create conversations and think beyond what we do, to how that will continue to contribute to better worker health outcomes. But where to from here? … and what can we do differently if we reflect on these lessons from our not-so-recent past?
Our diverse group of panellists draw from their own background and experience – in media, branding, communications, occupational medicine and occupational hygiene – to examine how we prevent the next occupational disease from repeating.
The differences in how both jurisdictions address the policy, regulation and practice of occupational hygiene and seeks to draw conclusions about how this can inform better workplace health outcomes.
The benefits and challenges of a multidisciplinary approach to exposure control with a focus on the role of the Occupational Hygiene professional in risk identification, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of controls.
A look at the various pieces of LEV test kit available and assess which ones will enable us to make a judgement as to weather adequate control being achieved.
Utilizing digital media is at the very heart of the changing approach to communication for delivering evidenced-based information for good decision-making.
